Thursday, October 02, 2008

Thief of Bergdorfs Returns

I know some of you don't approve, but for some reason it is OK in Paris.

I do love going up to Bergdorfs 7th floor and taking in the china beauties there.I have considered just asking permission to shoot. But what if they said "NO!"

I wouldn't be able to show you these gorgeous butterfly wing china handles. Or this divine Empire chocolate cup. And theirVintage Tea Shop is jammed full of treasures. Stacks of teacups just waiting to be shot and painted :) Oh and very nice rewards await stealthy cup photographers. Imagine taking a bite out of this Debauve & Gallais chocolate bust? Miam

Here's how I see it--someone's got to do it! Might as well be you--and you're at least going to commemorate these beauties with pigments and water in luscious paintings! So pretty, Carol! That chocolate cup and pot are so lovely!

Loving all the paintings here!!! That China Cup with Butterflies is by Herend too, unless it is the Vera Wang one....gosh I have gotten bad at my china knowledge. I just afore your "theif" mode! It is so fun to see your masterpieces come out of those pictures!

Oh, hot chocolate in such beautiful china cups... Fall has arrived in Minnesota and I'm off on this chilly morning to have a cup of European hot chocolate at my favorite cafe. It's not in Paris, tho :(

Love the paintings. Especially the first one. I dont think there is anything wrong with taking photos of the cups & dishes. Goodness the Paparazi can take private photos of people and get away with it ruining peoples lives .. this is NOTHING compared and you always give credit to the store. I wonder how many you might have sold for them. Love the post. :)

When you ask permission to shoot photos, do you ever tell them about your blog and the publicity they will get? I think you are doing them a service! One of your paintings might even be useful in an ad layout.

Today's painting, by the way, is especially charming. I think the color "moves" beautifully.

Hmmm...I really should show them what I'm doing...it has occurred to meUsually I'm on such a tear rushing about, enroute to somewhere else I'm already late forI must give this a think...The thing is I like sneaking about - a LOT! I used to sneak down and steal cookies as a little kid...it's still fun, except I'm at Bergdorfs :))

At the risk of being an enabler, I must concur with your decision NOT to ask first....this way you have "plausible deniability". If it's good enough for the president, it's good enough for you! However, should you find your tricks have landed you in the clink, may I recommend the services of my excellent lawyer, Mr. Oz Wald Dale? He will don his bow tie and glasses to defend you. Or would just baring his teeth be more effective?

Boy I sure would love to know how you take all these wonderful photos while in these shops..when I was in Paris and Rome most shopkeepers discouraged cameras..clicking in their shops.I was so nervous the few I did take that they ended up in the edit file.

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